On Jan. 22, there were two afternoon sidewalk robberies at First St. and Pierce St. NE at 1:55 p.m.; and on the 800 block of First St. NE. at 5:38 p.m. In both cases, the robber approached the victims from behind, and snatched property. In one case, a cell phone was taken; in the other, a handbag. Fortunately, the victims sustained no injuries, according to the MPD.